In this special episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer engage with the distinguished ACE Fellows, a prestigious group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are preparing for senior leadership roles in higher education.

Jon and Sarah kick off the discussion with an overview of the recent election results and the shifts in congressional leadership, highlighting key moments such as the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). 

The episode features an engaging Q&A segment where Jon and Sarah address audience questions about executive actions, regulatory changes, and practical advice for navigating the evolving political landscape.

Interested in applying for the next ACE Fellows cohort? Go here to learn more about the program.

Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.

Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show: 

ACE Fellows Program  American Council on Education    Heavy Snow and Ice Shift From Midwest to Mid-Atlantic as Major Storm Treks Eastward  The Washington Post | Jan. 6, 2025    Johnson Re-elected as Speaker After Putting Down GOP Revolt  The New York Times | Jan. 3, 2025    Quick Action Planned for ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Bill  Roll Call | Jan. 5, 2025    Smith Floats University Endowment Tax Hike to GOP House Members  Bloomberg Tax | Jan. 4, 2025    College Cost Reduction Act: By the Numbers  American Council on Education    Republicans’ real immigration dilemma: How big to go in Congress  Semafor | Jan. 2, 2025    Trump Plans Major Reshaping of U.S. Policies Within Hours of Taking Office  Reuters | Dec. 11, 2024    Colleges Warn Foreign Students to Get to Campus Before Trump Takes Office  The New York Times | Dec.11, 2024    Trump Initiatives Might Be Foiled by the Right’s Defeat of Chevron  The Washington Post | Nov. 25, 2024    J.D. Vance Called Universities ‘The Enemy.’ Now He’s Trump’s VP Pick.  Inside Higher Ed | July 16, 2024